Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Worth"
The meaning of "Worth" in various phrases and sentences
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What does worth mean?
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Worth is the value of something. i.e. That watch is worth a lot of money. or He is worth his weight in gold. The concert was not worth all the effort.
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What does .. that's worth a little tangent to drive home the purpose of an ... mean?
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Can you include more of the text?
A "tangent" is often a little side fact or comment about a topic that is related to the main point but maybe not very important.
For example: "We were learning about the past tense in English class today, but the teacher went off on a10 minute tangent about her childhood."
-The childhood of the teacher may be related to the main topic, (past tense), but it is technically off-topic.
" To drive home" can mean "to really make you understand something." I believe it is a baseball reference actually.
"This next point will really drive my argument home."
So, your speaker may be saying: - This little story/explanation that I will give you now may not be related to the main topic, but it is will help you to understand the purpose of ____.
A "tangent" is often a little side fact or comment about a topic that is related to the main point but maybe not very important.
For example: "We were learning about the past tense in English class today, but the teacher went off on a10 minute tangent about her childhood."
-The childhood of the teacher may be related to the main topic, (past tense), but it is technically off-topic.
" To drive home" can mean "to really make you understand something." I believe it is a baseball reference actually.
"This next point will really drive my argument home."
So, your speaker may be saying: - This little story/explanation that I will give you now may not be related to the main topic, but it is will help you to understand the purpose of ____.
Q:
What does worth mean?
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The value of an object usually. It can be terms of price or sentimental value.
Q:
What does It's not even worth. mean?
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It means "it's not worth putting in your time/effort".
Q:
What does for whatever it's worth. mean?
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You could say this before saying something that may or may not matter to the person. For example, "For whatever it's worth, I never even liked him." What you are saying probably doesn't make any difference in changing the way the person you are talking to feels, but you say it anyway because it's better than saying nothing. I hope this makes sense
Example sentences using "Worth"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with worth.
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It's not worth it.
How much do you think this is worth?
My bicycle is worth more than your car.
How much money is love worth?
The film takes a while to get going, but it's worth the wait.
Some people are worth melting for.
How much do you think this is worth?
My bicycle is worth more than your car.
How much money is love worth?
The film takes a while to get going, but it's worth the wait.
Some people are worth melting for.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with worth.
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Hold on girl, he doesn't worth the price
You have to think about whether it'll be worth it.
You have to think about whether it'll be worth it.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with worth.
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"Is this worth anything?"
"How much is your house worth?"
"I guess it depends on how much you think working from home is worth."
"How much is your house worth?"
"I guess it depends on how much you think working from home is worth."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with worth of, of worth.
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@Shinyj: it has the worth of nothing.
this watch has the worth of 200€.
this ring is of a big worth for me.
it's a thing of a quite small worth.
this watch has the worth of 200€.
this ring is of a big worth for me.
it's a thing of a quite small worth.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with for what it's worth.
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Sort of. You usually use it for expressing your opinion; however it's very humble. When you use the phrase, you're acknowledging that your feelings might not matter to the listener.
Synonyms of "Worth" and their differences
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What is the difference between worth it and worthy ?
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worth it = tener el valor de
worthy = ha hecho algo para merecer algo
I spent $100 for this shirt, but it was worth it, I love this shirt!
That book is worthy of your time. It is very well written.
worthy = ha hecho algo para merecer algo
I spent $100 for this shirt, but it was worth it, I love this shirt!
That book is worthy of your time. It is very well written.
Q:
What is the difference between worth and price ?
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worth is based on the quality of a product and price is just based on the supply and demand of a product
Q:
What is the difference between worth and worthy ?
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Worth is either a noun or a preposition
noun :
Prove your worth = prove your value
preposition :
This watch costs £100 but it is worth a lot more.
It is not worth doing
(for a verb it's always"to be worth [verb]-ing)
Worthy is an adjective and is synonymous with "deserving"
You are not worthy of this honour = You do not deserve this honour
noun :
Prove your worth = prove your value
preposition :
This watch costs £100 but it is worth a lot more.
It is not worth doing
(for a verb it's always"to be worth [verb]-ing)
Worthy is an adjective and is synonymous with "deserving"
You are not worthy of this honour = You do not deserve this honour
Q:
What is the difference between worth and worthwhile ?
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People commonly say
"Attending college is worth it."
Here, the "it" is referring to something previously mentioned or just implied to refer to the hard work it requires to complete college. The pattern is: "something is worth something else"
"Attending college is worthwhile."
This is just a general statement saying that attending college has benefits.
So both have similar meaning but they require different grammar/usage.
By the way, "worthy" is an adjective. "Attending college is worthy of my time spent studying."
"Attending college is worth it."
Here, the "it" is referring to something previously mentioned or just implied to refer to the hard work it requires to complete college. The pattern is: "something is worth something else"
"Attending college is worthwhile."
This is just a general statement saying that attending college has benefits.
So both have similar meaning but they require different grammar/usage.
By the way, "worthy" is an adjective. "Attending college is worthy of my time spent studying."
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What is the difference between worth and rich ,, and where i can use worth word in sentience? ?
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Rich = having a lot of money
Worth = value of object or thing.
"Wow, he must be rich. I wonder what he is worth? (How much money does he has)"
"He is a rich billionaire worth 6B$"
"What is that watch worth?" (How much is that watch)
"I am not worth much" (I am useless or undesired)
"He is good for nothing!" (He is worthless!)
Worth = value of object or thing.
"Wow, he must be rich. I wonder what he is worth? (How much money does he has)"
"He is a rich billionaire worth 6B$"
"What is that watch worth?" (How much is that watch)
"I am not worth much" (I am useless or undesired)
"He is good for nothing!" (He is worthless!)
Translations of "Worth"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? it's worth it
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How do you say this in English (US)? How much is this worth?
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The big silver coin is a "quarter" and worth 25 cents. The smaller silver is a "nickel" and 5 cents. The copper coin is a penny which is 1 cent.
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How do you say this in English (US)? worth
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How do you say this in English (US)? worth it
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How do you say this in English (US)? a worth reading article
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An article worth reading. "This article is worth reading, my friend wrote it."
Other questions about "Worth"
Q:
I will give you a $5 worth piggyback ride to you in advance. Does this sound natural?
A:
--> "I will give you $5 worth of piggyback rides in advance." or,
--> "I will give you a piggyback ride worth $5, in advance. "
--> "I will give you a piggyback ride worth $5, in advance. "
Q:
( Which one is right?)
1.I considered myself worthless than I really was.
2.I considered myself more worthless than I really was.
3.I considered myself less worth than I really was.
4..I considered myself lower than I really was. Does this sound natural?
1.I considered myself worthless than I really was.
2.I considered myself more worthless than I really was.
3.I considered myself less worth than I really was.
4..I considered myself lower than I really was. Does this sound natural?
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2 sounds the most natural, but 1 would sound natural as well if you said "worth less". (Note the space)
Q:
"He worths his job than his life." Does this sound natural?
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For him, his job is worth more than his life.
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He becomes unable to understand the worth of his work. Does this sound natural?
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That works, but I might phrase it differently.
"Then he loses confidence in the worth of his work."
"Then he loses confidence in the worth of his work."
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A: How much worth of commodity do I need to buy to have them delivered to my home?
B: at least 70 dollars Does this sound natural?
B: at least 70 dollars Does this sound natural?
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"What is the minimum order quantity (or amount) to have them delivered to my home?"
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